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Friday, July 3, 2015

Quick Facts

Saw this the other day on the timeline of a young friend. If he had been over 18, I'd have admonished him for his foolishness. We will allow his youth to be his excuse.

Gas to $2.50
When Obama took office, gas was $1.84 per gallon. Now it is about $2.50 per gallon. I'm not sure I'd celebrate a 35% increase. Both Obama and Bush presided when gas prices hit and exceeded $4 per gallon.

End 2 wars
Please, tell me... which wars were ended? Where were we fighting that we are not fighting anymore? Liberal Statists were quick to disparage Bush when he stated "mission accomplished." Similarly, Conservative Statists disparage Obama for his lies about ending the war.

Get Bin Laden
Really? Last I checked, it was the US Navy SEALs.

Bring unemployment below 8%
Because so many people are now employed? Not the case. 33% of Americans are not in the workforce. Just because fewer than 8% are receiving unemployment insurance benefits is not cause for celebration.